E.M. v. State, Department of Health & Social Services, Division of Family & Youth Services

OPINION

BRYNER, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

E.M.’s parental rights to his young son B.M., an Indian child, were terminated on May 28, 1996. Superior Court Judge Larry D. Card found that B.M. was a child in need of aid (CINA) pursuant to AS 47.10.010(a)(2)(F). 1 Judge Card then made the necessary findings to terminate E.M.’s parental rights pursuant to AS 47.10.080(c)(3) and applicable provisions of the Indian Child Welfare Act. E.M. appeals. We conclude that Judge Card’s findings are supported adequately by the evidence and affirm the termination of parental rights.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

B.M. was…